Below are the rail-trails now joining the ranks of more than 1,000 National Recreation Trails designated across the country.

In 2018, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, which provided an incredible legacy for all Americans. Five of these iconic American experiences are listed below along with rail-trails that weave in and around them.

While every trail offers its own unique experience, there are some that are so extraordinary that they truly rise to the top.

This destination feature highlights the sights and wonders of four trails around Virginia Beach: the Cape Henry Trail, Elizabeth River Trail, Norfolk Avenue Trail and Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands, the New River Trail State Park offers 57 miles of green.

Chessie Nature Trail: In late fall, ash, oak and beech trees burn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Allegheny range.

Southwest Virginia’s 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail (VCT) is timeless. The trail is a beloved regional asset and economic boon.

This study assesses the effects of zig-zag pavement markings at trail crossings on the W&OD Trail in Virginia.

Trail User Surveys and Economic Impact: A Comparison of Trail User Expenditures

The Virginia Creeper Trail: An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics